demand
Significado: To ask for firmly; a strong request; the desire for goods or services
Demand as a verb means to ask for something forcefully or urgently. As a noun, it refers to a firm request or the desire of consumers for products. 'Supply and demand' is a key economic concept. 'On demand' means available when requested. 'In demand' means very wanted or popular.
Ejemplos
- The workers are demanding higher wages. 工人们要求加薪。Los trabajadores están exigiendo salarios más altos.労働者たちはより高い賃金を要求しています。노동자들은 더 높은 임금을 요구하고 있습니다.
- There's a high demand for skilled workers. 对熟练工人的需求很高。Hay una gran demanda de trabajadores cualificados.熟練労働者への需要が高いです。숙련 노동자에 대한 수요가 높습니다.
- She demanded to speak to the manager. 她要求见经理。Ella exigió hablar con el gerente.彼女はマネージャーと話すことを要求しました。그녀는 매니저와 이야기할 것을 요구했습니다.
Pronunciación
Guía de uso
Contexto: general
Tono: neutral
Origen e historia
From Latin 'demandare' meaning 'to entrust, hand over', from 'de-' (completely) + 'mandare' (to order, commit). Through Old French 'demander', the sense shifted from entrusting to requesting forcefully.
Contexto cultural
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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